Manager - Design

JOB PURPOSE

Design-savvy and strategically minded Manager-Design with strong experience in commercial, retail, and hospitality architecture will lead the planning and design of passenger-centric environments within airport terminals and ancillary facilities. The role requires a deep understanding of user experience, spatial flow, brand integration, maintenance operations and commercial optimization within high-traffic, complex environments.

ORGANISATION CHART

Manager Design --> AGM Design --> Chief Executive Officer - DIAL --> Head - Finishes

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Responsibilities

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Design Development for Commercial Hospitality Spaces

• Lead architectural design of lounges, FB areas, retail zones, and hospitality elements in airport environments.

• Ensure spatial layouts optimize passenger flows, operational efficiency, and revenue potential.

• Keep up-to-date with trends in hospitality, luxury retail, and experiential design within aviation and transport infrastructure.

• Oversee the design documentation process from concept through construction with attention to detail and quality.

• Design Approval Turnaround Time

• Compliance to detail quality

Conceptualization Presentation

• Create and present mood boards, material palettes, and design narratives to communicate the design vision effectively.

• Integrate architectural concepts with branding, wayfinding, and experiential design to elevate passenger satisfaction and commercial performance.

• Design Approval Turnaround Time

• Design Feasibility Success Rate

• Design Review for any unit that is going to be added

Sustainability, Innovation Compliance

• Support sustainability initiatives and innovation in material use, digital integration, and future-ready design strategies.

• Ensure compliance with building codes, safety regulations, and international aviation standards (ICAO, IATA).

• Compliance with standards

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES - Additional Details

EXTERNAL INTERACTIONS

• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, hospitality operators, commercial tenants, and branding consultants.

INTERNAL INTERACTIONS

• Regular interaction with other disciplines for getting necessary support/ input in terms of required building services

FINANCIAL DIMENSIONS

• NA

OTHER DIMENSIONS

• Manage and mentor a design team of at least 3 architects or designers, overseeing daily workflows, quality, and coordination.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors/ Master s degree in Architecture from a recognized institution.
• Registered Architect with COA (India) or equivalent license

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 10 years of experience, including at least 5 years in commercial/hospitality design within airport or mixed-use projects.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating hospitality and commercial projects with design innovation
• Design supervision experience of minimum of 3 large scale completed projects

COMPETENCIES

• Personal Effectiveness
• Social Awareness
• Entrepreneurship
• Problem Solving Analytical Thinking
• Planning Decision Making
• Capability Building
• Strategic Orientation
• Stakeholder Focus
• Networking
• Execution Results
• Teamwork Interpersonal influence

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